Blood Works Tattoo Studio sits on Mount Eden Road in central Auckland, led by Jai, an artist with more than 15 years of professional experience who treats every tattoo as a personal story etched onto skin. The studio's promise is 'art you can feel' — pieces crafted with passion, precision and creativity, designed to resonate with the individual wearing them.
The studio offers custom tattoos designed around each client's vision, fine black and grey work, vibrant colour tattoos, and cover-ups that transform unwanted ink or scars into designs clients are proud to wear. Everything is done with top-of-the-line equipment and strict hygiene standards in a clean, professional environment, and reviewers repeatedly mention a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where even first-timers feel at ease.
That client-first approach has clearly landed: the studio counts more than 1,800 satisfied customers and over 300 five-star reviews, with clients praising Jai's patience, artistic input and thorough technique. From sentimental keepsakes like a beloved pet's paw print to sleeves, sacred symbols and technical lettering, Blood Works has built a reputation as a studio where meaningful moments become permanent memories.
Step into Blood Works Tattoo Studio on Mount Eden Road and you'll quickly understand why more than 300 five-star reviews keep piling up. This Auckland CBD studio is built around a simple belief: a tattoo is more than ink — it's a personal narrative, etched with passion, precision and creativity. Whether you're after a tiny minimalist symbol or a full sleeve, the team treats every piece as art you can feel, both on your skin and in your soul.
The studio is led by Jai, a passionate Auckland-based artist with over 15 years of professional experience. His work spans custom designs, black and grey pieces, vibrant colour work and intricate cover-ups — from Egyptian deities and koi fish intertwined with Japanese script, to snakes woven with florals, tribal forearm bands and whimsical minimalist cats. More than 1,800 satisfied customers have left his chair with their stories permanently told.
Jai believes tattoos are deeply personal and should resonate with the individual's soul. Known for his friendly nature, artistic insight and exceptional craftsmanship, he works closely with each client to translate an idea — however rough — into a design that fits their personality, placement and skin. First-timers receive particular care: reviewers regularly mention how Jai helped them choose a design, kept them comfortable throughout, and even calmed their nerves before the needle touched down. Several describe the process as surprisingly painless thanks to how thorough he is.
Blood Works offers four core services, each tailored to the client:
Whichever route you take, cleanliness is a stated obsession: strict sterilisation and sanitation underpin every appointment, in a space reviewers describe as having a great vibe and welcoming atmosphere.
The reviews tell the studio's story best. One client brought in the paw print of a recently passed cat and praised how every detail of the print was preserved. Another had their children's names woven into a design that exceeded their expectations. A super-technical fictional lettering tattoo earned praise for the time and care it took. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly service, patient artistry and genuine input on ideas — many promising to return, and several already have.
Booking is straightforward: appointments can be made online through the studio's booking page, and enquiries are welcome by email or phone. A few things to know before you come: the studio asks clients to arrive well-rested and to avoid alcohol and drugs prior to their appointment. If you're commissioning a custom design, plan for prepayment, and if your cover-up is a big transformation, expect that the best result may unfold over multiple sittings.
With 15-plus years of experience, a client-first philosophy and a portfolio ranging from sacred symbols to sentimental keepsakes, Blood Works Tattoo Studio has earned its place among Auckland's trusted studios. Whether it's your first tattoo or your fifteenth, you'll leave with more than ink — you'll leave with a story.